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References: Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/sydney/references-aboriginal-people-of-coastal-sydney/

These references have been cited throughout the Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney section of this site.

Published 24 December 2009
Spider webs
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/spider-webs/

Different groups of spiders build different types of webs, depending on the type of prey they capture and the location of the web.

Published 06 May 2013
What is classification?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-classification/

Biological Classification

Published 25 September 2015

common enquiries what is What is?
Australian Goannas - Evolution and Radiation
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/australian-goannas-evolution-and-radiation/

Goannas, or monitors as they are known elsewhere in the world, are a very distinctive group of lizards. Goannas evolved in the northern hemisphere in the Upper Cretaceous Period about 90 million years ago.

Published 23 December 2009
Introduced snails in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/molluscs/introduced-snails-in-australia/

There are over 1000 species of native Australian snails and slugs. However, most of the snails and slugs we find in our gardens are not natives.

Published 05 January 2010
What are arthropods?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/what-are-arthropods/

Arthropods are invertebrates with jointed legs. They make up about 75% of all animals on Earth and have a major role in maintaining ecosystems as pollinators, recyclers of nutrients, scavengers and food for other animals.

Published 08 December 2009
Geological ore deposits
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/geological-deposits/geological-ore-deposits/

Geological ore deposits are of many different types and occur in all geological environments.

Published 25 September 2015

geological processes geoscience earth sciences Earth and Environmental Science geology
What are the differences between butterflies and moths?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/what-are-the-differences-between-butterflies-and-moths/

Butterflies, skippers and moths all belong in the insect order Lepidoptera.

Published 01 May 2017

lepidoptera moth butterfly
Spider survival
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/spider-survival/

Some spiders have life spans of less than a year, while others may live for up to twenty years.

Published 06 May 2013
Egg sacs, spiderlings and dispersal
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/egg-sacs-spiderlings-and-dispersal/

Find out how spiders protect their eggs and how the newly hatched spiders make their way into the world.

Published 26 October 2015

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
On now

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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